CLAT Notification 2026: Important Dates, Notification PDF, Exam Date, Registration

Common Law Admission Test 2025 ( CLAT )

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CLAT Notification 2026 is expected to be released anytime soon. Candidates must note that CLAT 2026 Exam Date has not been announced yet. However, it is expected that CLAT Exam 2026 will be conducted on December 7, 2025. The official CLAT 2026 Notification will mention details like CLAT 2026 application form release date, CLAT 2026 Application Dates, and other important details. Read further to know more.

CLAT Notification 2025: Important Dates, Notification PDF, Exam Date, Registration

CLAT Notification 2026: Important Dates, Notification PDF, Exam Date, Registration

CLAT Notification 2026: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has not announced the CLAT 2026 Exam Date. However, it is expected that the CLAT Exam will be conducted on December 7, 2025. Candidates have been eagerly awaiting CLAT 2026 Exam dates. The Consortium is likely to release the complete CLAT 2026 schedule in July 2025. The CLAT 2026 Notification will be released on the official website. It will carry all important information like CLAT 2026 application form release date, CLAT 2026 Application Dates, and other important details.

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Also Read: CLAT 2026 Registration Fees: Check category-wise CLAT fees

The CLAT registration window 2026 is expected to open along with the official release of CLAT Notification 2026. Candidates must fill CLAT application form on or before the last date. Candidates will be able to register for the Common Law Admission Test by visiting the official website of CNLU; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

CLAT Notification 2026 (Latest Update)

Q:   Is CLAT 2025 registration form out?

A:

No, the CLAT 2025 Application Form was released on July 15. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) began the CLAT 2025 Registration Process from July 15 and candidates could apply until October 22, 2024. CLAT 2025 Exam Date was December 1.Candidates must note that CLAT 2025 Application Form could be filled online only. Only those candidates who have filled CLAT Application Form 2025 successfully, were able to appear for the CLAT Exam. 

Q:   When will CLAT 2025 application form be released?

A:

The online application form of CLAT 2025 was released on July 15, 2024. The Consortium provided more then 2 months time to candidates to fill the CLAT 2025 application form. The application form of CLAT 2025 was made available at consortiumofnlus.ac.in, and candidates could fill a single application form for all participating NLUs until the October 22. Know more about CLAT 2025 application process here.

Q:   How much is CLAT 2025 application fee?

A:

The application fee for CLAT exam was different as per the category of a candidate. For General/OBC/PWD/PIO/OCI/NRI, the application fee was INR 4,000 and for SC/ST/BPL category, the application fee was INR 3,500. Extra charges of INR 500 were applicable if candidates wanted to obtain previous years' CLAT question papers from the exam authority. Apart from CLAT application fee and cost of question paper bundle, candidates had to pay any other charges.

Candidates can keep track of all the most recent information on CLAT 2026, including modifications to the syllabus, pattern, marking system, and seating arrangements, below as and when released.

CLAT Notification 2026 PDF: Details

The CLAT Notification 2026 is the first official document released by the Consortium of NLUs as an Information Bulletin. The CLAT notification contains the following details:

CLAT 2026 Application Dates

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Q:   When can I fill CLAT form?

A:

The online application form of CLAT 2025 was released on July 15, 2024. The application form of CLAT 2025 was made avaiable on the official website; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates could fill a single application form for all participating NLUs until the last date of CLAT Registration 2025; i.e. October 22, 2024. 

Q:   Can I fill CLAT application form in phases?

A:
Yes, you can fill the CLAT application form in phases. Each step of the CLAT application form will provide a 'Save' option using which candidates can save the filled-in information. In case, candidates want to exit and complete the application form next time then they simply need to log in again and continue from where they left. The application process of CLAT will be complete once candidates pay the fee and submit the form. Moreover, candidates can login again and correct their details in the application form of CLAT as long as the window is open.

Q:   Is CLAT 2025 application form the same for all courses?

A:

The application form was same for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Candidates could select your programme of study at the time of filling the application form. The first step of CLAT application process was to select the course of admission, and the application window/ dashboard showed two options - Undergraduate for 5-year LL.B. And Postgraduate for 1-year LL. M. course that candidates can opt for. CLAT application form was made available only for 5-year LL.B. And LL. M. course and the application fee was same for both course levels.

Q:   How do I find my CLAT registration ID?

A:
In case, candidates forgot the password required to login into their registered account, they could recover it by following the steps mentioned below:
  1. Visit the official website of CLAT Consortium
  2. Click on the ‘Forgot Password’ link in the Login window
  3. Enter the registered mobile number and click on ‘Request OTP’
  4. Enter the One Time Password (OTP) received on mobile
  5. Create a new password and proceed to login 

Once you retrieve your password, login and your registration ID was reflected on your screen.

Q:   What all documents required to apply for CLAT?

A:

Candidates COULD check the list of documents required to apply for CLAT 2025 below:

  • A scanned copy of front facing passport size recent photograph with a plain background
  • Scanned signature of the candidate
  • Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC or PwD candidates
  • BPL certificate (if applicable)

CLAT 2026 Result Date

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CLAT 2026 Dates

 Candidates can check important dates related to CLAT 2026 below:

Events

Dates 

CLAT 2026 Application Form Release Date

July 2025

Last Date to Apply for CLAT 2026

October 2025

CLAT 2026 Application Correction Window Opens

October 2025

CLAT 2026 Application Correction Window Closes

October 2025

CLAT 2026 admit card release date

Third week of November

CLAT 2026 exam date

07-Dec-2025 (Tentatively)

CLAT 2026 Answer Key Date

First week of December

CLAT 2026 Result Date

Second week of December

 CLAT Application Form 2026

The CLAT 2026 Registration window will likely open in the first week July. Candidates must note that the applications for CLAT 2026 is released online only. CLAT 2026 Application Process can be done by visiting the official website; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates must fill the CLAT Application Form 2026 on or before the last date.

CLAT 2026 Registration: How to apply

Candidates can follow the simple steps given below to apply for the CLAT 2026 Exam:

  • Go to the official website of Consortium of NLUs at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
  • Click on CLAT 2026 registration link available on the home page.
  • Enter the required details and register yourself.
  • Once done, fill the application form and make the payment of application fees.
  • Click on submit and download the page.
  • Keep a hard copy of the same for further need.

CLAT 2026 Application Fees

 Candidates must check the Application fees for CLAT Exam 2026 before filling the CLAT Application Form 2026. The category-wise CLAT Application Fees 2026 is INR 4,000 for general category candidates and INR 3,500 for SC, ST, and BPL category candidates.

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